Foot-cushion for sewing-machines.



R. E. DANIEL. FOOT CUSHION POB. SEWING MACHINES. APPLIOATION FILED 00T. 10, 1911.

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` ROBERT E. DANIEL, 0F SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA.

FOOT-CUSHION FOR SEWING-MACHINES.

To all whom t may concern Be it known that I, ROBERT E. DANIEL, a citizen of the .United States, residing at Spartanburg, in the county of Spartanburg and State of South Carolina, have invented new and useful Improvements in Foot- Cushions for Sewing-Machines, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to foot cushions and more particularly to cushions for use in connection with the feet of sewing machines and the like, the object of the invention being to provide a simple and efficient attachment of this character which will absorb the vibration of the machine, eliminate the noise and serve as a protection for the floor covering. In absorbing the vibration, the device also perceptibly relieves the operator.

Further objects of the invention will appear as the following specic description is read in connection with the accompanying drawing, which forms a part of this application, and in which Figure 1 is a side elevation. Fig. 2 is a sectional view therethrough. Fig. 3 is a similar view taken at right angles to Fig. 2.

Referring more particularly to the drawing, the cushion is shown as comprising a body which is yof rubber or other suitable cushioning material which preferably has embedded therein a reinforcing fabric 2 in Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 10, 1911. Serial No. 653,793.

Patented July 1, 1913.

the form of a perforated sheet of canvas, or like material. The top of the body is recessed, as shown at 3, to receive the roller of an ordinary sewing machine foot and the ably in a plane with the reinforcing fabric. y

What is claimed is A foot cushion for sewing machines comprising an elastic base, a perforated reinforcing member embedded in the base, nuts embedded in the base, said base provided with a caster receiving recess on its upper face having side walls to prevent relative rotary movement of the base on the caster wheel, a caster wheel embracing strap having outturned end portions bearing against the base and overhanging t-he recess therein, and screws extending through the ends of the strap and through the base into adjustable engagement with the nuts.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature Vin presence of two witnesses.

ROBERT E. DANIEL. Witnesses C. C. WYCHE, W. T. BENNETT.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ve cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents. y Washington, D. G. 

